BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
T15 PDLMOT history
T15 PDL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 232,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 232,819 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T15 PDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T15 PDL was last recorded at 232,819 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 232,778 miles · 20 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 13,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,819 miles
- 2025 – 231,261 miles
- 2024 – 226,496 miles
- 2023 – 216,648 miles
- 2022 – 212,561 miles
- 2021 – 210,252 miles
- 2020 – 206,261 miles
- 2019 – 203,266 miles
- 2018 – 198,904 miles
- 2017 – 194,509 miles
- 2016 – 182,847 miles
- 2015 – 161,184 miles
- 2014 – 137,729 miles
- 2013 – 103,315 miles
- 2012 – 58,127 miles
- 2011 – 22,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass232,819 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Sill covers fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Under floor covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Sill and floor covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,819 miles (+41)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 232,819 miles
- Test number
- 875929893945
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail232,778 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,778 miles
- Test number
- 731413244861
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail mount bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass231,261 miles (+4,765)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 231,261 miles
- Test number
- 278949793372
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
Pass226,496 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 226,496 miles
- Test number
- 328203693820
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySill and floor covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight leak on washer bottle
Fail226,496 miles (+9,848)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,496 miles
- Test number
- 527164661675
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySill and floor covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight leak on washer bottle
Pass216,648 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 216,648 miles
- Test number
- 346023456205
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
Fail216,648 miles (+4,087)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,648 miles
- Test number
- 793578168929
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Tread and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
Pass212,561 miles (+2,309)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 212,561 miles
- Test number
- 248682057532
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass210,252 miles (+3,991)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 210,252 miles
- Test number
- 203663230065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 206,261 miles
- Test number
- 560655426669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,260 miles (+2,994)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,260 miles
- Test number
- 827345240722
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass203,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 203,266 miles
- Test number
- 520635012064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,266 miles (+4,362)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,266 miles
- Test number
- 428579872903
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySigns of fuel leak but not leaking at time of test
Pass198,904 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 198,904 miles
- Test number
- 612800585904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,509 miles (+11,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 194,509 miles
- Test number
- 311694268316
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass182,847 miles (+21,663)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 182,847 miles
- Test number
- 173338338030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,184 miles (+23,455)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 161,184 miles
- Test number
- 509525515294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,729 miles (+34,414)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 137,729 miles
- Test number
- 639819634252
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass103,315 miles (+45,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 103,315 miles
- Test number
- 636742043209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,127 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,127 miles
- Test number
- 345840622417
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,127 miles (+35,786)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,127 miles
- Test number
- 376370522265
- FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,341 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 22,341 miles
- Test number
- 206102751224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 22,325 miles
- Test number
- 325455131214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T15 PDL
- Does T15 PDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 PDL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T15 PDL?
- The MOT on T15 PDL is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T15 PDL done?
- T15 PDL was recorded at 232,819 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 13,986 miles a year.
- Has T15 PDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T15 PDL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T15 PDL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T15 PDL find?
- T15 PDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, and 3 more.
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